Leptin

Greenspan and Dearborne explain that, “fat releases the hormone leptin, which may not only contribute to early puberty, but also causes higher estrogen levels that encourage the buildup of more fat tissues – and, therefore, more leptin and estrogen” (Greenspan and Dearborne, p. 52). While obesity may sometimes be biological or genetic in nature, our modern lifestyle and diet choices may be key contributors…

various other complications. The blue light lowers the amount of melatonin in the body which can cause cancer, raises blood sugar levels in the body which causes diabetes, and lowers a protein called leptin which is responsible for satiation after a meal (“Blue Light Has a Dark Side”1). If the leptin is decreased then the individual will consistently overeat and that can lead to obesity. The cell phone also interferes with one’s mental productivity. A study showed that it takes 50% longer to…

Life is about changes, progression, setbacks and growth. One of my favorite things to say is that a setback is just a set up for a comeback. A very wise woman once said that “the only thing that doesn’t change in life is the process of change itself.” (Angelou, 2006) I strongly believe that we are more than a just a product of the environment and that it is not what happens to us throughout this life that determines our fate. More so, it is our response and our ability to think and govern…

According to D.T. Max sleep is defined as a dynamic state characterized by shifting levels of electrical activity and the flow of chemicals into various regions of the brain. A pinhead size cluster of cells called the ventrolateral preoptics nucleus (VLPO) send signals to arousal centres to stop producing histamine and other chemicals that keep us awake. Another cell cluster called the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) generates the “wake-up” cue that signals the VLPO to stop activating the arousal…

Brian Versoza Mrs. York English 4 10/18/16 The Importance of Sleep Sleep is something that many of us take for granted nowadays. Everyone all around the world has to sleep because it 's basically required. It 's a necessity for human beings. People don 't realize how crucial it is to have a well rested mind in order to get through the day. Sleep is a very important aspect for sustaining a healthy lifestyle and having a fully functional body. Sleep plays a very important role in physical health…

There are several types of acupuncture for weight loss. The traditional Chinese method targets the spleen and liver to restore balance to various hormones. Two such hormones are leptin, which effects appetite, and Insulin, which regulates fat storage and metabolism. Another type of acupuncture for weight loss, which originated in Korea, utilizes points on the ear. This treatment, called “auricular acupuncture,” has been gaining…

Teenage Obesity: Tipping The Scales Currently, in America 35% of teenagers are overweight or obese. Obese teens are described as a person between the ages 12 and 19 that are 20% over their ideal body weight. Comparatively in 1980 5% of teens were obese however, in 2010 a survey showed that there is an 18% obesity rate. This is a 13% increase. The scariest factor is that in 2010 one third of teenagers were either overweight or obese. The major issues entwined with teens being obese lies in…

Sugar is an organic compound with different sweetness levels. Sucrose is white crystal refined from beet plant or the cane. It is has two sugars (disaccharide) - glucose and fructose that is broken into simple sugars. Primary sugar present in refined corn syrup and fruits are fructose, while glucose is the only brain fuel that also provides body energy as it’s transported in the blood stream. How sugar is utilized in the body Digestion of unprocessed, natural and whole food produces all…

Obesity Isn’t A Choice Obesity isn’t a choice, but what is a choice is choosing between two things what you want to eat tonight or what color clothes you want to wear today. Obesity isn’t a choice because maybe you were born into an obese family or take medications and one of the side effects is gaining weight. So therefore obesity is not a choice. In utero, the impact of the mother’s lifestyle on the child’s life is much bigger than imagined. Even the child’s birth may have an impact. In…

The Impact of Sleep Deprivation “If you 're an average sort of person, 36% of your life will be spent asleep, which means that if you live to ninety, then thirty two years will have been spent entirely asleep.” Russell Foster - a neuroscientist – said in his presentation about “Why Do We Sleep?” on Ted Talks (Foster). The numbers that Foster provided can clearly show how important sleep is; however, a lot of people do not spend enough time sleeping. Statistics by CDC (the Center for Disease…